Private Equity Associate

About the role

A leading financial services entity is looking for a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team in Qatar. The role involves evaluating and executing investment opportunities across private markets, with a focus on Private Equity fund investments and co-investments, and offers exposure to Private Credit and potentially Growth Venture Capital.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute Private Equity investment opportunities, including fund investments and co-investments
• Conduct investment analysis, financial modelling, due diligence and valuation assessments
• Assess private markets managers, investment strategies and underlying portfolio opportunities
• Support the evaluation of Private Credit strategies and opportunities
• Monitor existing investments and assess portfolio performance
• Research the market and identify investment trends across the GCC and broader private markets
• Prepare investment committee materials, presentations and recommendations

Required profile

• 5-7 years of relevant experience, ideally in Investment Banking, Private Equity or a private markets platform
• Strong Private Equity investment experience is essential
• Exposure to Private Credit through funds or co-investments is highly desirable; Growth Venture Capital exposure is an advantage but not essential
• Prior GCC experience and familiarity with the regional investment landscape are strongly preferred

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Analytical and due diligence capabilities
• Investment assessment

The role offers exposure to a range of private markets strategies, competitive compensation and strong long-term career development. Applications are submitted through the recruiter's link.